Norton RC588: review, history, specs
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| Manufacturer | Norton |
|---|---|
| Production | 1987 |
| Class | Sport Bike |
| Engine | Liquid Pressure Cooled, Twin Rotary |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Horse Power | 135.04 HP (100.7 KW) @ 9500RPM |
| Fuel system | Twin Amal Smoothbores Carburetors |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5 Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: White Power Upside Down Forks Rear: White Power Single Rear Shock |
| Brakes | Front: Twin 320 Mm Discs With 4 Piston Lockheed Calipers Rear: Single 220 Mm Disc With Twin Piston Brembo Caliper |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Norton RC588 was a Liquid Pressure Cooled, Twin Rotary Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Norton in 1987. Claimed horsepower was 135.04 HP (100.7 KW) @ 9500 RPM.
Drive
The bike has a 5 Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the 20 Plate Wet Clutch.
Chassis
Stopping was achieved via Twin 320 Mm Discs With 4 Piston Lockheed Calipers in the front and a Single 220 Mm Disc With Twin Piston Brembo Caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a White Power Upside Down Forks while the rear was equipped with a White Power Single Rear Shock.
1987 - 1989 Norton RC588
The RC588 was Norton's first rotary engine race bike.